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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.58, 415.31 and 260.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.58, 415.31 and 260.08 is: 358.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.58 : 415.31 = 260.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.58/415.31 = 260.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.58x = 415.31 × 260.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.58x = 108,013.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,013.82/301.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.16

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